Head of English

Head of English London Full Time/ Permanent Salary: £37,913-£55,494 Teaching Personnel have an amazing opportunity to work with an outstanding secondary school. They are looking for a dedicated Head of English to join their team. Responsibilities To be accountable for leading, managing and developing the subject area. To raise standards of student attainment and achievement within the whole subject/curriculum area and to monitor and support student progress. To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students studying in the department, in accordance with the aims of the academy and the curricular policies determined by the Governing Body and Principal. To teach the relevant subject across the age and ability range. To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential. To effectively manage and deploy staff, financial and physical resources within the department. To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth. Qualifications Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree, and, ideally, management training. Demonstrate successful teaching of GCSE at good or better level. Have experience of initiation and effective management of change. Show evidence of raising achievement in present post and showing good value added for groups. Have knowledge of current curriculum developments in subject and their implications. Have good knowledge and understanding of current educational thinking. Show good understanding of how children learn and how to raise standards of achievement. Have good communication skills in speech and writing. Location This school is based in London, close to motorway routes and public transport links. Parking will be available on site. If this opportunity is for you, please send your CV to Abigail Simpson. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. #J-18808-Ljbffr